Thiago Silva: PSG players trying harder this year

Thiago Silva thinks everyone at Paris Saint-Germain is playing at a higher level compared to last season. 

PSG completed a clean sweep of domestic trophies in 2014-15, though they required a surge in form in the second half of the campaign to fight off Lyon and claim the Ligue 1 title.

After 17 top-flight matches this term, though, Laurent Blanc's side hold a 15-point advantage at the summit and the club captain believes it is a result of improved performances from every player.

"On the pitch, everyone realises we always have to be at 100 per cent. Last season, we were often 80% and that is not enough to win a game," defender Thiago Silva told PSG's official website.

"We were champions because the team had many qualities. This season, everyone is playing at 100% and that is why we have made this start to the campaign.

"But we must continue to work together, together we are much stronger. I am always telling that to my team-mates."

PSG will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the domestic campaign when they entertain Lyon at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.